Shadowing Practice: Jaundice Brothers | Volume 1 | Monster High - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Monster Monster High Come on
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and be shy Monster Monster High The party never die Monster
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Monster High Monster High Monster Monster High Think you should can
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fly Monster High Where student parties win This is my favorite part of the song!
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The Jaundice Brothers are the best!
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The Jaundice Brothers want to hit the stage for your school's homecoming dance!
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Send us your video telling us why your school deserves it!
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We must win. And action. To myself.
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Hi, my name is Frankie, and everyone at Monster High loves the Johnness Brothers.
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This is our high school.
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I'm the new girl.
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No, really, I swear, I'm like only 15 days old.
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Oh, here are my best cool friends.
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Claudine, pleasure.
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The Johnness Brothers really need to play our homecoming dance.
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As long as it's not on the full moon, because being a werewolf, Being a werewolf?
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Let's just say my clothes aren't the only things that are fierce during the full moon.
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I guess I'll turn it over to Draculaura because she keeps...
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...kicking me.
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Oh, yay!
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It's my turn!
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Jaundice Brothers rule!
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Rrrrrrrrrr!
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That was pretty deep, Ghoulia.
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Sup, Cape Blood, I'm Laguna.
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I love to carve a nice wave in the morning.
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Shulka!
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Point the camera towards me.
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I'm Cleo.
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Sup, I'm Deuce, dialing in.
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Anyway, back to me.
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Oh, keep going.
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We're totally still recording.
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Homecoming dance.
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Today, we have to win the contest or I will die.
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I'm not even alive and I'll die.
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How will we know if we won?
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You believe that?
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So, Monster High, are you ready to rock?
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Thank you.

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Let's Dive Into the Fun World of Monster High's Jaundice Brothers!

If you're looking to learn English with YouTube, this lively video from Monster High is a fantastic choice! The dialogue is packed with casual, everyday language, perfect for practicing real-world communication. Follow along as Frankie and her friends chat about their love for the Jaundice Brothers and their quest to win a homecoming dance contest. The energetic tone and relatable teen banter make it easy to stay engaged—plus, you'll pick up tons of natural phrases without even trying!

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "Come on and be shy" – A playful way to encourage someone to join in, even if they're nervous. Great for friendly gatherings!
  • "The party never die" – A fun, informal phrase to say a good time keeps going. (Pro tip: The correct grammar is "The party never dies," but this shows how people speak casually!)
  • "I'm the new girl" – A simple, essential phrase for introducing yourself in a new place. Works for school, work, or any social setting.
  • "Let's just say..." – A useful way to hint at something without explaining it fully. Example: "Let's just say I had a busy day!"
  • "Are you ready to rock?" – A classic phrase to get people excited for an event. Perfect for parties or performances!

Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Video

The shadowing technique (or shadowspeaks) is a great way to improve your pronunciation and fluency. Here's how to use it with this video:

  1. Watch once for context: First, just enjoy the video to understand the story. Notice the characters' emotions—are they excited, playful, or determined?
  2. Listen and repeat immediately: Pause after each line, then say it out loud right away, copying the tone and speed. This helps train your mouth to move like a native.
  3. Focus on tricky parts: Phrases like "the party never die" have casual grammar—practice saying them smoothly, even if they're not "perfect." This is key for IELTS speaking practice, where naturalness matters!
  4. Record yourself: Compare your version to the video. Do you sound as energetic as the characters? Adjust your intonation to match their excitement.
  5. Repeat daily: Spend 5-10 minutes a day shadowing this dialogue. You'll be surprised how quickly your confidence and pronunciation improve!

Remember, learning English should be fun—so embrace the silly moments and let the Jaundice Brothers inspire you to shadow speak with enthusiasm. You've got this!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe best · my best
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionI'll turn · will die · I'll die
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessarymust win · need to play · have to win

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →